Ask Marie O’Riordan: How can I stop my friend from borrowing my clothes?

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Q: A female friend of mine constantly asks to borrow my clothes. The problem is that she’s quite a bit bigger than me and always stretches them. It’s happened a few times to favourite clothes and hinting at it gets me nowhere. When I first explained that I hate lending clothes out full stop, she accused me of being petty, and has made it a joke among our friends. How can I deal with the situation?

A: As you’ve already taken the tough stance of admitting your reluctance, it seems reasonable to go one step further and explain the damage